Real Estate
School of Business and Technology
Dean: Mink Stavenga, DBA
Department Chair: Elisabeth Shapiro, Esq., J.D., M.A.L.D
Office: 35-119, (619) 482-6582
School/Department Location: www.swccd.edu/cvlocation
General Description
The field of real estate focuses on real property and land use affairs, and it explores the principles, practices, finances, economics, laws, regulations, appraisal and valuation, management, escrow, title, insurance, sales, marketing, development, ownership, contracts, ethics, and brokerage of structures and land. Real estate is interdisciplinary in nature, combining aspects of law, finance, and community development with the study of sociology and human psychology.
Career Options
Below is a sample of the career options available for the real estate major. Most of these require a certificate of achievement or an associate in science degree, some require a bachelor’s degree, and a few require a graduate-level degree: licensed broker, licensed salesperson, appraiser, escrow officer, insurance agent, claims adjuster, real estate administrator or manager, investment specialist, urban planner, government employee, public relations agent, lawyer, researcher, tax advisor, and property manager.
| Degree/Certificate Options | Major Code |
|---|---|
| Associate in Arts Degree: Transfer Preparation | |
| Real Estate | 01170 |
| Associate in Science Degree: Career/Technical | |
| Real Estate | 02130 |
| Certificates of Proficiency | |
| Real Estate | A1022 |
Consult with a counselor to develop a Student Education Plan (SEP), which lists the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal.
RE 101
REAL ESTATE PRINCIPLES
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes; BUS 211 or BUS 212 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.
Lecture 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Features an introductory course for the consumer or the career-minded individual. Focuses on real property laws pertaining to contracts, deeds, land titles, liens, escrow, leases, financing, land description, and brokerage. [D; CSU]
RE 102
REAL ESTATE PRACTICE
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes; BUS 211 or BUS 212 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.
Prerequisite: RE 101 or equivalent.
Lecture 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Focuses on practical day-to-day operations in real estate brokerage. Emphasizes listing procedures, comparative market analysis, computer skills, multiple listing service use, Internet research, effective advertising, sales techniques, financing, appraising, property management, leasing, and ethics. [D; CSU] (Note: Real Estate license is accepted in lieu of completion of RE 101.)
RE 104
REAL ESTATE FINANCE
3 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: RE 101 or equivalent.
Lecture 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Develops a practical working knowledge of financing and mathematical formulas of real estate finance and appraisal for financing purposes. (Note: RE License is accepted in lieu of completion of RE 101.) [D; CSU]]
RE 106
LEGAL ASPECTS OF REAL ESTATE
3 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: RE 101 or equivalent.
Lecture 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Covers California real estate law, including the more complex aspects of ownership, use, and transferability of real estate. (Note: Real estate license is accepted in lieu of completion of RE 101.) [D; CSU]
RE 110
REAL ESTATE APPRAISAL
3 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Recommended Preparation: RE 108 or equivalent.
Prerequisite: RE 101 or equivalent.
Lecture 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Covers the principles and methods of appraisal as they may be used in listing or selling property, including establishing or interpreting appraisal information. [D; CSU]
RE 299
INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-3 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Limitation on Enrollment: Eligibility for independent study.
Lecture 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Individual study or research in some area of real estate of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU]